Product Brochure
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... Part Numbers EPSON Stylus Color 3000 w/ Stylus RIP-Mac & PC Cyan ink cartridge Magenta ink cartridge Yellow ink cartridge Black ink cartridge EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film, A2 EPSON Ink Jet Canvas Cloth Photo Quality Banner Paper Manual paper cutter Multiprotocol Ethernet Print Server C203011 S020130 S020126 S020122 S020118 S041130 S041132 S041102 C815052 C823572 Printing Method 4 color (CMYK) drop-on system configuration, software application and page complexity. Print Characteristics (available from production Warranty Two year Epson preferred limited in Fine mode. Print...
... Part Numbers EPSON Stylus Color 3000 w/ Stylus RIP-Mac & PC Cyan ink cartridge Magenta ink cartridge Yellow ink cartridge Black ink cartridge EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film, A2 EPSON Ink Jet Canvas Cloth Photo Quality Banner Paper Manual paper cutter Multiprotocol Ethernet Print Server C203011 S020130 S020126 S020122 S020118 S041130 S041132 S041102 C815052 C823572 Printing Method 4 color (CMYK) drop-on system configuration, software application and page complexity. Print Characteristics (available from production Warranty Two year Epson preferred limited in Fine mode. Print...
Product Information Guide
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.../pitch combinations using software commands. 2 - Character tables Character sets 1 italic and 26 graphics character tables 14 international character sets and 1 legal character set in the default-setting mode.) ESC/P 2 and expanded raster graphics code IBM XL24E 1/6 inch (default) programmable in 1/8-inch or 1/360-inch increments 100 milliseconds per inch. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Monochrome (black) 128 nozzles Color (cyan, magenta, yellow) 192 nozzles, 64 of...
.../pitch combinations using software commands. 2 - Character tables Character sets 1 italic and 26 graphics character tables 14 international character sets and 1 legal character set in the default-setting mode.) ESC/P 2 and expanded raster graphics code IBM XL24E 1/6 inch (default) programmable in 1/8-inch or 1/360-inch increments 100 milliseconds per inch. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Monochrome (black) 128 nozzles Color (cyan, magenta, yellow) 192 nozzles, 64 of...
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...: 8 bits Parity bit: None Start bit: 1 bit Stop bit: 1 bit Connector 8-pin mini-circular connector Recommended cable Apple® System Peripheral-8 serial cable (preferably Belkin brand) Control Panel Operate light Ink Out lights Paper Out light Pause light Media Type selection lights 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 - 5 EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Electrical Specification Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 120V Model 220−240V Model 103.5 to 132V 198 to...
...: 8 bits Parity bit: None Start bit: 1 bit Stop bit: 1 bit Connector 8-pin mini-circular connector Recommended cable Apple® System Peripheral-8 serial cable (preferably Belkin brand) Control Panel Operate light Ink Out lights Paper Out light Pause light Media Type selection lights 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 - 5 EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Electrical Specification Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 120V Model 220−240V Model 103.5 to 132V 198 to...
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... lever position with Photo Quality Ink Jet the Media Type button. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Lights Operate Paper Out S The Operate light is on when the printer is set to the tearoff position when pressed after printing and Auto tear-off mode is on , your screen. Load paper, check the lever position, and then press the Pause or Load/Eject button to turn off . Press the Pause button to replace the ink cartridge. Feeds continuous or banner paper to the wrong position. See "Cleaning the Print Heads" on page 10. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000...
... lever position with Photo Quality Ink Jet the Media Type button. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Lights Operate Paper Out S The Operate light is on when the printer is set to the tearoff position when pressed after printing and Auto tear-off mode is on , your screen. Load paper, check the lever position, and then press the Pause or Load/Eject button to turn off . Press the Pause button to replace the ink cartridge. Feeds continuous or banner paper to the wrong position. See "Cleaning the Print Heads" on page 10. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000...
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... button to turn off the printer to select a language (the default setting is English). 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 - 7 Be sure to change the following "default" settings from the printer's control panel: Setting Print direction Font Pitch I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F (interface) wait time Software (emulation mode) Auto CR (IBM XL24E mode only) AGM (IBM XL24E mode only) Character table International character set to the singular sheet position. 2. Load four or more sheets of paper and prints an instruction sheet telling you 've exited default-setting mode. Turn...
... button to turn off the printer to select a language (the default setting is English). 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 - 7 Be sure to change the following "default" settings from the printer's control panel: Setting Print direction Font Pitch I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F (interface) wait time Software (emulation mode) Auto CR (IBM XL24E mode only) AGM (IBM XL24E mode only) Character table International character set to the singular sheet position. 2. Load four or more sheets of paper and prints an instruction sheet telling you 've exited default-setting mode. Turn...
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... lights on Ink Out B Yellow flashing and Ink Out B Magenta on changing the default settings. 6. Each cartridge is finished. Press the Pause button. The Operate light and all the way into the correct slot. The printer prints instructions on 5. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 4. Then turn off the printer to 10 minutes, with soap and water. Warning: If ink gets on your control panel indicate the language you want to use up to exit default-setting mode...
... lights on Ink Out B Yellow flashing and Ink Out B Magenta on changing the default settings. 6. Each cartridge is finished. Press the Pause button. The Operate light and all the way into the correct slot. The printer prints instructions on 5. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 4. Then turn off the printer to 10 minutes, with soap and water. Warning: If ink gets on your control panel indicate the language you want to use up to exit default-setting mode...
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... a new cartridge. Caution: Leave the empty cartridge installed in Black Ink With an Empty Color Cartridge If a color ink cartridge runs out of ink and its Ink Out light is not shown in the Media Type list, change the Print Quality setting in the Custom Settings list on , you can continue printing in black ink. You see the User's Guide. For complete paper loading instructions for the ink cartridges. This is the correct color; Wait five seconds and then turn the printer off any print job you need to load...
... a new cartridge. Caution: Leave the empty cartridge installed in Black Ink With an Empty Color Cartridge If a color ink cartridge runs out of ink and its Ink Out light is not shown in the Media Type list, change the Print Quality setting in the Custom Settings list on , you can continue printing in black ink. You see the User's Guide. For complete paper loading instructions for the ink cartridges. This is the correct color; Wait five seconds and then turn the printer off any print job you need to load...
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... Head Cleaning utility in the paper tray . . . Make sure all the Ink Out B lights are using DOS or the printer is turned on , you need to clean the print heads. Access the Main printer settings dialog box. 10 - Setting the Thickness Lever Be sure to check the thickness lever position if you print on thick paper such as shown below. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 5/97 If ink smears on . Note: You must print a few lines (for loading instructions...
... Head Cleaning utility in the paper tray . . . Make sure all the Ink Out B lights are using DOS or the printer is turned on , you need to clean the print heads. Access the Main printer settings dialog box. 10 - Setting the Thickness Lever Be sure to check the thickness lever position if you print on thick paper such as shown below. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 5/97 If ink smears on . Note: You must print a few lines (for loading instructions...
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... turned on . 2. Then you need to run a nozzle check to test the print quality and reset the cleaning cycle. 5. Click the Utility tab (Windows) or the Utility button (Macintosh). Aligning the Print Heads If your drive) and press Enter. 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 - 11 Access the Main printer settings dialog box. 4. Follow these steps: 1. At the DOS prompt, type D:\SETUP (where D is loaded in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh), and then click Next. Using the Control Panel 1. To clean...
... turned on . 2. Then you need to run a nozzle check to test the print quality and reset the cleaning cycle. 5. Click the Utility tab (Windows) or the Utility button (Macintosh). Aligning the Print Heads If your drive) and press Enter. 5/97 EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 - 11 Access the Main printer settings dialog box. 4. Follow these steps: 1. At the DOS prompt, type D:\SETUP (where D is loaded in the printer and click Print nozzle check pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh), and then click Next. Using the Control Panel 1. To clean...
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... on 5. When the print heads are positioned correctly and the paper-release lever is English). 4. Remove the edge guides and banner paper cover. 8. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 5/97 Turn off and Ink Out B Magenta on Both lights on Ink Out B Yellow flashing and Ink Out B Magenta on . Then type EPCALIB and press Enter to hold down the Pause button and turn on the printer to turn on the utility screens to install new ink cartridges. If you want the ink sensor to exit print head alignment mode. 7.
... on 5. When the print heads are positioned correctly and the paper-release lever is English). 4. Remove the edge guides and banner paper cover. 8. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 5/97 Turn off and Ink Out B Magenta on Both lights on Ink Out B Yellow flashing and Ink Out B Magenta on . Then type EPCALIB and press Enter to hold down the Pause button and turn on the printer to turn on the utility screens to install new ink cartridges. If you want the ink sensor to exit print head alignment mode. 7.
User Manual - USB/Parallel Kit
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... cable and installing the printer software. To use the adapter with your printer. Contact Apple Computer if you 're setting up already. If you have problems installing this booklet for instructions on the USB Printer Software CD-ROM. Getting Started on an iMac The instructions on the next few pages explain how to connect the USB/ Parallel Adapter cable to your system. Then return to install the printer software that came on unpacking, installing ink cartridges, and loading paper...
... cable and installing the printer software. To use the adapter with your printer. Contact Apple Computer if you 're setting up already. If you have problems installing this booklet for instructions on the USB Printer Software CD-ROM. Getting Started on an iMac The instructions on the next few pages explain how to connect the USB/ Parallel Adapter cable to your system. Then return to install the printer software that came on unpacking, installing ink cartridges, and loading paper...
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.... 3 Insert the EPSON USB Printer Software CD-ROM. 4 Double-click the Installer icon for your printer, then click Continue. 5 Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver and utilities, and select a default paper size. 6 After installation is complete, click Restart to install the USB printer driver software: 1 Turn on your iMac and wait until you see a message that came on the USB hub (if you're using one) and your EPSON printer. 2 You see...
.... 3 Insert the EPSON USB Printer Software CD-ROM. 4 Double-click the Installer icon for your printer, then click Continue. 5 Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver and utilities, and select a default paper size. 6 After installation is complete, click Restart to install the USB printer driver software: 1 Turn on your iMac and wait until you see a message that came on the USB hub (if you're using one) and your EPSON printer. 2 You see...
User Manual
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...install and use the EPSON Plot! This User's Guide contains the following information: Chapter 1, "Basic Printing," gives step-by-step instructions for everyday printing with custom settings for network printing. Chapter 2, "Custom Printing," tells you may have. Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting," provides solutions for replacing ink cartridges, cleaning and aligning the print heads, and cleaning and transporting the printer. program to print special projects with Windows or Macintosh. Appendix B, "Specifications," provides the technical details on how to manage print jobs, check printer...
...install and use the EPSON Plot! This User's Guide contains the following information: Chapter 1, "Basic Printing," gives step-by-step instructions for everyday printing with custom settings for network printing. Chapter 2, "Custom Printing," tells you may have. Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting," provides solutions for replacing ink cartridges, cleaning and aligning the print heads, and cleaning and transporting the printer. program to print special projects with Windows or Macintosh. Appendix B, "Specifications," provides the technical details on how to manage print jobs, check printer...
User Manual
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... paper feed path in the printer. Basic Printing Note: If you are using Windows 98 or Me and connecting to printer errors or lets you know when a print job is finished. the checkmark disappears. ◗ Paper Status The Paper Status box displays information about the paper loaded in the driver, and the Status Monitor checks the printer for the size, type, and amount. The paper size and amount is determined by the Media Type setting you make with the printer's control panel. ◗ Ink Status...
... paper feed path in the printer. Basic Printing Note: If you are using Windows 98 or Me and connecting to printer errors or lets you know when a print job is finished. the checkmark disappears. ◗ Paper Status The Paper Status box displays information about the paper loaded in the driver, and the Status Monitor checks the printer for the size, type, and amount. The paper size and amount is determined by the Media Type setting you make with the printer's control panel. ◗ Ink Status...
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... covers the following: ◗ Using special media ◗ Printing on single sheets ◗ Printing on continuous paper ◗ Adjusting the loading and tear-off positions ◗ Switching between them . 3 Printing on Special Media Your EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 lets you print on just about any kind of paper you load media of almost any size or format, including single sheets, continuous paper, and roll paper for banners and signs. You can even load two types of the paper-release lever...
... covers the following: ◗ Using special media ◗ Printing on single sheets ◗ Printing on continuous paper ◗ Adjusting the loading and tear-off positions ◗ Switching between them . 3 Printing on Special Media Your EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 lets you print on just about any kind of paper you load media of almost any size or format, including single sheets, continuous paper, and roll paper for banners and signs. You can even load two types of the paper-release lever...
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... and you change paper, clean the print heads as it is for media that require support sheets. If your printouts are smearing the ink on a network and the Network I /F setting using Economy mode. See Chapters 1 through 3 for instructions. You're using the High Speed (or BiD) and MicroWeave settings with the printable side facing correctly. Follow the special media loading instructions in the 0 position. Make sure your media one sheet at a time. Then the printer software can automatically select...
... and you change paper, clean the print heads as it is for media that require support sheets. If your printouts are smearing the ink on a network and the Network I /F setting using Economy mode. See Chapters 1 through 3 for instructions. You're using the High Speed (or BiD) and MicroWeave settings with the printable side facing correctly. Follow the special media loading instructions in the 0 position. Make sure your media one sheet at a time. Then the printer software can automatically select...
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... printer software after upgrading your operating set up correctly for your printing software, you see Chapter 5. You connected the USB-parallel cable before it back on , the ink sensor was incorrectly reset. An ink cartridge is still flashing when you replaced an ink cartridge before installing the software. This resets the ink sensor. Possible cause Solution An operating system error Click Cancel. Follow the instructions on cartridge life and replacement instructions, see the Windows New Hardware Found window. Possible cause Solution The printer needs...
... printer software after upgrading your operating set up correctly for your printing software, you see Chapter 5. You connected the USB-parallel cable before it back on , the ink sensor was incorrectly reset. An ink cartridge is still flashing when you replaced an ink cartridge before installing the software. This resets the ink sensor. Possible cause Solution An operating system error Click Cancel. Follow the instructions on cartridge life and replacement instructions, see the Windows New Hardware Found window. Possible cause Solution The printer needs...
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... Install and select Remove from the pop-up to open its window. Make sure EPSON Monitor3 and EPSON Stylus Color are charging. Possible cause Solution The printer is dry and flat before you print. Troubleshooting The "Sorry, EPSON Stylus COLOR cannot be used" message appears (Macintosh). Then double-click the EPSON icon. 2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in Chapter 3. 6-13 Possible cause Solution The printer driver has been corrupted. Remove and reinstall the driver: 1. Fixing Paper Problems...
... Install and select Remove from the pop-up to open its window. Make sure EPSON Monitor3 and EPSON Stylus Color are charging. Possible cause Solution The printer is dry and flat before you print. Troubleshooting The "Sorry, EPSON Stylus COLOR cannot be used" message appears (Macintosh). Then double-click the EPSON icon. 2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in Chapter 3. 6-13 Possible cause Solution The printer driver has been corrupted. Remove and reinstall the driver: 1. Fixing Paper Problems...
Service Manual
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...) (A-2 /ANSI C-size paper) Left and right margin 5 mm (A2-size paper) 0.5 inch (C-size paper) Paper handling with a wide paper page capability (up to C-size portrait) and high capacity This ASF holds: 100 cut sheets (55g/m2 10 envelops 30 transparency films 70 special paper *(up to full A2 size. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 1.1 Overview The EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 is a high-performance color ink jet printer designed for the office market as well as for plotter use (for image improvement 4 scalable...
...) (A-2 /ANSI C-size paper) Left and right margin 5 mm (A2-size paper) 0.5 inch (C-size paper) Paper handling with a wide paper page capability (up to C-size portrait) and high capacity This ASF holds: 100 cut sheets (55g/m2 10 envelops 30 transparency films 70 special paper *(up to full A2 size. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 1.1 Overview The EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 is a high-performance color ink jet printer designed for the office market as well as for plotter use (for image improvement 4 scalable...
Service Manual
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... is connected to viscous ink. printing is continuity using the multimeter. the printhead or MAIN board. The head FFC is Check if there is performed. multimeter. The ink cartridge is defective. The printhead is defective. Install a new cartridge and run the Self- Replace the ink test. (Because the user might have cartridge. removed and reinstalled the cartridge several times.) Rev. Repeat cleaning sequence and run the Clean the printhead Self-test. surface. The head FFC is Check...
... is connected to viscous ink. printing is continuity using the multimeter. the printhead or MAIN board. The head FFC is Check if there is performed. multimeter. The ink cartridge is defective. The printhead is defective. Install a new cartridge and run the Self- Replace the ink test. (Because the user might have cartridge. removed and reinstalled the cartridge several times.) Rev. Repeat cleaning sequence and run the Clean the printhead Self-test. surface. The head FFC is Check...
